Investment Data Product Owner, Investment Data Office

OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm located in the UK is looking for an experienced data manager to lead the Core Data Warehouse data strategy and ensure alignment with business needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product ownership and roadmap management, specifically with investment data, and possess a strong understanding of data governance and analytics. They should be skilled in managing complex projects in an Agile environment and fostering effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years product ownership and roadmap management experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of working with investment data.
• Experience on large, complex projects preferably within an Agile framework.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead Core Data Warehouse data strategy and roadmap.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure agreed priorities.
• Manage dependencies across projects requiring aggregated investment data.
• Translate business requirements into executable Epic's for impacted Squads.
• Implement opportunities for continuous improvement of data management processes.

Skills

Product ownership

Investment data management

Agile project management

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, data analytics or related field

Job description

Description

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead Core Data Warehouse data strategy and roadmap across all projects. Carry out and oversee business analysis and detailed requirements gathering activities across project(s) and delivery squads as required
• Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure priorities are agreed and deliverables executed with diligence and in accordance with business needs
• Manage dependencies across projects requiring aggregated investment data as an input, escalating risks to Investment Data Office leadership as required
• In line with business use cases and requirements, translate to data requirements, and partner with technology in functional and technical design discussions to ensure the end data product meets business needs
• Translate requirements into executable Epic's for all impacted Squads
• Advise Investment Data Office leadership to ensure that data related business requirements align to broader business goals
• Evaluate strategic impacts of necessary technology and architecture priorities such as Cloud-first strategy and Tech Debt remediation and ensure the same are reflected in solution recommendations
• Lead data related Business Change Management activities as part of their project(s) to drive business user engagement and adoption and mitigate impact
• Implement opportunities for continuous improvement of data management processes to reduce complexity, improve data quality, and increase efficiency throughout the data delivery lifecycle. Interface with and articulating value of data strategy to relevant business areas, individual users and technology partners
• Ensure all activities are in line with Invesco’s Conduct principles.

Experience You Bring

• 5 to 7 years product ownership and roadmap management experience.
• Minimum of 15 years working with investment data
• Track record of working on large, complex projects preferably within an Agile framework
• Strategic understanding of data capabilities, practices, and frameworks including concepts related to master data management, data governance, business intelligence, and analytics and their practical applications to deliver data products
• Extended understanding of common data platforms and how data technologies function, with a lens towards practical application to business needs
• Strong ability to handle multiple requests from varied stakeholders, in a way that maintains clear priority, and ability to adjust when needed
• Strong ability to build relationships, collaborate, mentor, motivate, and influence internal and external teams
• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, data analytics or a related field

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.